This is an index of posts that attempt to document the move onchain. Onchain is the new online, but the user experience and ability to control and own user data will make new kinds of apps, services, and experiences possible.
The SEC’s no-action letter for DTC’s tokenization pilot signals a shift from blockchain demos to real market infrastructure. Tokenized assets, investor protections, and programmable finance can now converge inside the core U.S. securities settlement system.
Klarna is launching KlarnaUSD, a fiat-backed stablecoin built on the Tempo blockchain to reduce cross-border payment costs. This marks a shift toward stablecoin-based settlement infrastructure, as fintechs begin replacing legacy rails like SWIFT and card networks with programmable money.
Japan’s largest banks are launching a joint stablecoin framework. Beneath the headline is a deeper shift: programmable, interoperable finance is becoming the default setting.
Prediction markets promise sharper foresight about the future — but do they actually deliver truth, or just monetize vibes? As billions flow into these new kinds of markets, what are we actually betting on?
Coinbase just buried “Wallet,” rebranded its L2, and dropped Base App — a crypto-lite super app where posting memes mints coins and USDC moves like Apple Pay.
The tokenization of everything is underway. Data issues and ownership clarity remain persistent bugs.